Sr. Specialist, Engineering

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Merck's West Point, PA site seeks a Senior Specialist of Automation to act as the BAS/HVAC technical authority, ensuring system performance, GMP compliance, energy optimization, and lifecycle management across facilities. The role leads capital projects, manages change controls, supports audits, and keeps BAS systems inspection-ready.

You will mentor EUTS specialists and technicians, define system requirements, and oversee upgrades from scope through commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance.
• Experience with Siemens BAS systems and related lifecycle activities.
• Experience with ASME, ASHRAE and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Lead investigations and resolution of BAS/HVAC issues.
• Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope through commissioning and qualification.
• Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.

Skills

Automation

Capital Project Management

Change Management

Data Integrity

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens BAS

Siemens Insight

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Specialist of Automation serves as the BAS/HVAC technical authority for West Point, GWES Southeast Pennsylvania. The senior specialist is responsible for automation system performance, compliance, reliability, energy optimization, and lifecycle management. The position provides technical leadership to specialists and technicians while leading capital projects, managing change controls, supporting audits, and maintaining BAS systems in a state of GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division, and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Lead investigations and resolution of systemic BAS/HVAC issues.
• Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope development through commissioning and qualification.
• Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.

Technical

• Perform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain BAS/HVAC Master Plans and obsolescence strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Define system requirements, specifications, sequences of operation, and data integrity requirements.
• Support lifecycle cost analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for new construction and renovation projects.

Compliance

• Maintain BAS systems in a validated and inspection-ready state.
• Manage change controls, including SDLC documentation and approval workflows.
• Act as BAS/HVAC subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Ensure system documentation, SOPs, training curricula, and compliance records remain current.
• Support GMP and GLP business areas while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Functions As a Recognized Technical Expert.

• Leads projects and initiatives with significant business impact.
• Provides technical guidance to others.
• Owns strategy and lifecycle management for critical systems.
• Operates with a high degree of independence.
• Represents the organization during regulatory inspections.

This Role Places Substantially Greater Emphasis On:

• Regulatory compliance
• Quality interactions
• Capital project leadership
• Strategic planning
• Technical mentorship
• Automation system ownership and administration

Education:

• BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in working with facilities systems
• Three years of experience and proficiency working with Siemens BAS systems.
• Experience in performing engineering calculations
• Experience in ASME, ASHRAE and building codes

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of experience with union labor
• Siemens Insight and Desigo experience.
• PE and/or PMP certifications/license
• Three years of experience in performing HVAC calculations

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Automation
• Capital Project Management
• Change Management
• Corrective Action Management
• Cost Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Deviation Management
• Engineering Calculations
• Equipment Qualification
• Facility Management
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Maintenance Supervision
• New Construction
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Regulatory Audits
• Regulatory Compliance
• Regulatory Inspections
• Scope Development
• Sterile Manufacturing
• Team Leadership {+ 2 more}

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/28/2026

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.